Head-to-head · October 2026
ACF: Google Maps Field (M… vs Advanced Custom Fields: F…
Advanced Custom Fields: Fon… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against ACF: Google Maps Field (Mul….
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| Metric | ACF: Google Maps Field (M… | Advanced Custom Fields: F… |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 200+ | 90K+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 108 | 20K |
| Download trend | +18.7% | -65% |
| Rating | 5/5 | 4.9/5 |
| Reviews | 2 | 36 |
| Health score | 33/100 | 77/100 |
| Last updated | 4 years ago | 2 months ago |
| Tested up to | WP 6.0.17 | WP 7.1.3 |
| Support resolved | — | 0% |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ | 5.6+ |
| First released | Jul 2021 | Feb 2014 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
ACF: Google Maps Field…Advanced Custom Fields:…
Choose ACF: Google Maps Field (M… if…
You care most about download trend.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.0 (latest is 7.1)
Choose Advanced Custom Fields: F… if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.
- Proven at scale on 90K+ active sites
- Loved by users — 4.9/5 from 36 reviews
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
Both compete in: acf advanced custom fields
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ACF: Google Maps Field (M… vs Advanced Custom Fields: F…: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 20, 2026
Which is better, ACF: Google Maps Field (Mul… or Advanced Custom Fields: Fon…?
Advanced Custom Fields: Fon… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against ACF: Google Maps Field (Mul…. Choose ACF: Google Maps Field (Mul… if you care most about download trend. Choose Advanced Custom Fields: Fon… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.
Is ACF: Google Maps Field (Mul… more popular than Advanced Custom Fields: Fon…?
Advanced Custom Fields: Fon… is the more popular of the two with 90K+ active installs, compared with 200+ for ACF: Google Maps Field (Mul….
Can I use ACF: Google Maps Field (Mul… and Advanced Custom Fields: Fon… together?
Both plugins cover acf and advanced custom fields, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.
Are ACF: Google Maps Field (Mul… and Advanced Custom Fields: Fon… free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.
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